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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Public Understanding of the Law

Thursday 18 March 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial efforts include supporting Justice Week in March to enhance public understanding of the law during the covid-19 outbreak.
  • Government advertising and announcements have aimed to clarify covid-19 regulations for the public in England through the gov.uk website.
  • The minister highlighted the need for the devolved Administration in Wales to communicate their laws clearly.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Baynes
Crime & Law Enforcement Democracy & Elections
Context

The MP is concerned about public comprehension of legal regulations amidst the ongoing pandemic. He questions the steps being taken to ensure clarity.

Question

What steps he is taking to increase public understanding of the law during the covid-19 outbreak?

Answer from Michael Ellis

It is essential, particularly during this pandemic, to ensure that members of the public have a good understanding of the law. My Department supported Justice Week in March and I am grateful to the many members of the legal sector who ran online initiatives during that week.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify concrete steps or details on initiatives taken to increase public understanding of the law specifically due to the pandemic.

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Q2 Simon Baynes
Scotland Wales Local Government
Context

As restrictions are easing, the MP is seeking practical measures to reduce confusion between Welsh and English regulations for constituents in Clwyd South, a border region.

Question

As coronavirus restrictions are relaxed, are there practical ways in which my right hon. and learned Friend can help reduce the confusion between Welsh and English covid laws for my constituents in Clwyd South, on the border with England?

Answer from Michael Ellis

It is important that everyone understands and follows the law and guidance as regards the covid-19 regulations. Through gov.uk website information, Government advertising and announcements have made the law clear to the public in England. The devolved Administration in Wales should make their laws and guidance clear to people in Wales. A co-ordinated approach across the UK is sought where appropriate.

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Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific practical measures or commitments to reduce confusion between Welsh and English regulations for border regions like Clwyd South.

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